To increase the demand for union labor, a labor union might attempt to
A)increase the demand for the products produced by union labor.
B)decrease substitute factor prices.
C)decrease the marginal physical product productivity of union labor.
D)support legislation that reduces trade restrictions and increases imports.

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By increasing the demand for the products produced by union labor, the labor union indirectly increases the demand for union labor. When the demand for a product increases, the production of that product also increases, which requires more labor, leading to an increase in demand for union labor.

To Increase the Demand for Union Labor, a Labor Union